Kinki University

Kinki University offers learning for the real world—a focus that puts our research programs at the international forefront of addressing complex food supply, energy, and environmental issues. With vibrant campuses, compelling curricula, and practical field studies, Kinki University shapes caring global citizens who can inspire trust and respect.

PhD Programmes

About

In 1949, Osaka Technical College (founded in 1925) merged with Osaka Science and Engineering University (started in 1943) to establish Kinki University. These 90 years of history have witnessed the creation of a comprehensive educational organization with a growing reputation.Kinki University is now one of western Japan’s largest universities, comprising 13 faculties with 48 departments, 11 graduate schools, a graduate law school, 20 research facilities, two junior colleges, 18 associated primary and secondary schools, and three teaching hospitals. Committed to meeting the needs of today’s rapidly changing society, the university aims to continue expanding its educational programs and facilities.

University Ranking

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

Accreditation

All of the university’s academic programs are fully accredited by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as well as by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation.

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Deadline: 30 June 2020

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